Dialysis Technician II - Neuro Expansion

Job Summary As a Dialysis Technician II, you will provide specialized support for Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) and Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) treatments for critically ill patients in the ICU and throughout the hospital. Shift Hours A caregiver in this role works 12‑hour night shifts from 6:00 p.m. – 6:30 a.m., with a rotating schedule that includes weekends (Saturday and Sunday) and every other holiday, reflecting a 365‑day operational schedule. Responsibilities Perform and support Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) and Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) procedures on acutely ill patients. Perform and support Continuous Renal Replacement therapies (CVVH, CVVHD, CVVHDF, SCUF and ECMO) in the ICUs and O.R's by preparing dialysis solutions, setting up machines and attaching the treatment to the patient for 24‑hour continuous therapy and serving as a 24‑hour resource for the ICU nurses for any alarms or questions regarding the patient's therapy. Perform technical support responsibilities that include preparing, transferring, and packaging dialysis mixtures and baths (acid and bicarb). Assist with basic equipment usage issues and troubleshooting. Draw bio samples of equipment and systems. Clean and disinfect equipment, reusable jugs, and systems. Receive and stock delivered supplies. Responsible for adding potassium to acid concentrate jugs. Refill jugs with needed dialysis solutions. Make packaging and deliver CRRT dialysate bags. Conduct 5S zone responsibilities. Teach and support other employees and personnel. Assist with research projects as needed. Monitor and chart the central water system. Assist with clinical research projects. Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or GED. Certified by the current State as a Certified Dialysis Technician (CDT) and maintaining current certification. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross. Two years of prior Intermittent Hemodialysis (IHD) experience. Preferred Qualifications Prior experience in Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) and Peritoneal Dialysis (PD). Two years of outpatient experience. Physical Requirements Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye‑hand coordination to perform dialysis procedures. Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range; requires working under stressful conditions and irregular hours. Exposure to communicable diseases and/or body fluids on a daily basis. Medium Work – Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work. Personal Protective Equipment Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures. Pay Range Minimum hourly: $18.88 Maximum hourly: $28.80 The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.) and does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.). #J-18808-Ljbffr Cleveland Clinic